The chopper kicks up dust as it sets down.  Through the haze of dirt and grit you make out El Cadron, a shabby, little Texas border town.  It looks quiet enough, but folks have been disappearing.  As a tactical weapons expert, you soon discover it's crawling with aliens disguised as humans.  Welcome to Ground Zero Texas.  Armed with four BattleCams outfitted with a particle beam that stuns the aliens and a RoverCam used to search out the Reticulan weapon stash, you're into a sci-fi, wild west gun fest.

Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.

Blastful, the fast-paced arcade shoot-em-up... In Blastful you will enjoy crazy shooting action in procedurally generated retro-like visuals featuring cyberpunk flavored techno-beats.

"CYBATTLER" is an action based shooting game released by JALECO in 1993. Take control of the new prototype CYBATTLER mech, "BLANCHE," and battle in space against a mysterious military force. Engage the enemy in a variety of ways. Get up close with the Beam sword, or take out multiple targets at once with the Beam launcher, the choice is up to you. The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

From the creators of Project Starship comes a new and nightmarish arcade shoot’em up experience. Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process. Earn coins as you take down supernatural horrors in pulse-pounding vertical scrolling style, then spend them on upgrades to keep yourself alive and prove your skills against online leaderboards! Survive waves of enemies to reach the next layer of malice and despair, collect power-ups, face increasingly challenging foes and add to your score multiplier as you chain multiple kills. Survive as long as possible and prove your skills as the ultimate pilot. It’s all just a simulation, after all… or is it?

Moose Life is a trippy, psychedelic trance shooter. Created in the style of a 1980s arcade game, Moose Life offers you an exhilarating ride into the trance zone. Spectacular shooty action and a top techno soundtrack will raise your mood. If you have VR, immerse yourself for greater satisfaction.

In the aftermath of a brutal attack on Free Space, humanity sends scout ships to the star system that was at the source of the assault. But when one of the pilots doesn’t return home, it’s up to his daughter -- the talented starpilot Sabrina -- to find him. Habroxia 2 is a non-linear, old-school space shooter with upgrades, boss fights, and even New Game , all wrapped in a retro package combining pixel graphics, chiptunes, and stellar gameplay.

Blast through corrupted worlds in this HD remaster of a cult classic! Xenocider is a third-person rail shooter inspired by arcade classics and presented in nostalgic 32-bit style!

This is a casual, 3D game with space battles. The purpose of the game is to defeat opponents of 20 levels. The player controls five different spaceships (1 fighter and 4 battleships) at each level. During the battle you can switch ships and different ships can attack different opponents.

Aleste Collection includes the following four titles: Aleste (1988 - Sega Mark III) The war against the giant computer DIA51 has started here! Outside Japan, it is known as Power Strike!, GG Aleste (1991 - Game Gear) The Aleste current continues strong with this original title for Game Gear!, GG Aleste II (1993 - Game Gear) 3D Stages

Colt Canyon is a pixel art rogue-lite shooter where you have to save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits. Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum.

Arm your fighter with numerous upgradeable weapon systems and supplemental Force Shards! Collect Energy Orbs to fill up your energy supply and eventually unleash an extremely powerful blast against your foes!

In Towaga: Among Shadows you will learn to master the light in order to exorcise hordes of enraged creatures firmly set upon tearing you to shreds. Your skill and perseverance will be sorely tested while fighting on foot in the jungle or soaring through the skies above the peaks of the highest temples.

Get those blades spinning and load up on guns and ammo, the time has come to rebuild humanity! Dustoff Z is a game about maneuvering combat-helicopters in one of the harshest weather conditions possible – A Zombie Apocalypse.

Pete the Snake needs your help in this brand new adventure! Finding himself trapped in a pond where he is being hunted by unseen enemies, Pete must survive for as long as possible in these strange and surreal circumstances. With only his trusty boat and his own tail to use as an oar, guide Pete as he swims and paddles through these cold, lonely waters to avoid the incoming onslaught of projectiles coming in every direction.

Overcome despair with ketsui—determination. Originally released in 2003 at the cutting edge of hardcore shoot 'em ups, Ketsui -Kizuna Jigoku Tachi- returns as the fourth entry in the M2 Shot Triggers series! Features seven modes, the most in series history! Arcade Mode: The ultimate recreation of the arcade game. Super Easy Mode: An enjoyable entryway into the world of Ketsui. Arcade Challenge: Practice stages in bite-sized chunks. A handy rewind function guides you from total beginner to grand master! Bonds of Growth: Practice your weakest areas, gathered from your actual play data! Deathtiny Mode: A new, remixed version of Ketsui with hyper-destructive gameplay. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned veteran, there's a mode for everyone! M2 Gadgets make their triumphant return! Lay bare the inner workings of the game to help your skills reach the next level. From total beginners to grand masters, this is a Ketsui for the entire human race.

MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.

Exit the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon climber immediately following the adventures of the misfit ‘Gungeoneers’ and their journey for personal absolution in Enter the Gungeon.

A side-scrolling shooter sensation returns, bigger and bolder than ever before! Blending traditional arcade gameplay with scorching HD visuals and rocking audio presentation, Söldner-X 2: Definitive Edition is laser-focused on bringing everything the genre is known for into the current generation. Dynamic score-linked difficulty, a challenge mode that rewards skillful performance with bonus features, devastating limit attacks and a pumping soundtrack are just the beginning. All previous DLC is now included in the base game, replay sharing and online scoreboards support friend lists, weapon and boss effects have been updated, challenge difficulties have been rebalanced, plus there’s a new gallery mode. This is the ultimate realization of Söldner-X 2, fully revised and reborn!

Calling all pilots: Earth is under alien attack! Your assistance is required! No experience necessary.

Arcade-style battle-royale shoot 'em up. Perform chain kills on enemies, send special and boss attacks to wreak havoc on your opponents. Compete with up to 99 players, dominating matches until a single winner remains! * Play in matches of up to 99 players. * Private online lobbies * Cross-platform. * 6 playable characters, all with unique abilities and playstyles.

Swimsanity! is a multiplayer underwater shooter with action-packed Co-Op and Versus game modes, all supported by online and local play. You play as our hero Mooba, who uses a variety of unique power ups and weapons to survive in this aquatic world.

<p>Galacide is an evolution of the shoot ‘em up genre, combining the fast-paced action from classic shooters with the quick-thinking tactics of puzzlers. Choose from a variety of ships, each equipped with unique features and abilities. Embark on your mission to tunnel through the strengthening alien invasion, find it’s source, and save the galaxy! Go it alone or assemble a squad of your friends to battle in the most unforgiving corners of the universe!</p>

GROOD is about fighting. The gameplay blends classic Shoot 'em up frenetics mechanics with modern low poly graphics, particles, shaders, and the power of Unity. Annihilate an army of machines, and afterward, annihilate their bosses—go all the way to confirm that your battle paid off.

Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s. Pilot your craft across ten increasingly difficult terrains while avoiding the various gun positions, rockets and baddies with only one objective; to destroy the base and the end of the level. To help in both the offensive and defence the player has both guns and bombs which can be increased in power by collecting power ups. The player must also watch their fuel levels and keep them topped up by destroying the fuel dumps.

Best PS4 Shoot Em Up Games

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Ground Zero: Texas - Nuclear Edition

Bite the Bullet

Blastful

Arcade Archives CYBATTLER

Void Gore

Moose Life

Habroxia 2

Xenocider

Space Break

Aleste Collection

Colt Canyon

Rigid Force Redux

Towaga: Among Shadows

Dustoff Z

Snake Boat: Otterrific Arcade

Ketsui Deathtiny -Kizuna Jigoku Tachi-

M.A.C.E.

Exit the Gungeon

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype - Definitive Edition

Switch 'N' Shoot

Star99

Swimsanity!

Galacide

GROOD

Terra Bomber

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